The Nuhanovic Foundation is excited to be able to participate in the 24th session of the Assembly of States Parties (ASP24) to the International Criminal Court, taking place this week at the World Forum in The Hague.

With accreditation generously provided by REDRESS, our team is engaging in key discussions on accountability, cooperation, and survivor-centred justice alongside States, international organisations, and civil society actors.

Throughout ASP24, the Foundation has attended a range of events hosted by States and civil-society partners, contributing to conversations about the evolving landscape of international justice:

• Presentation of the Office of the Prosecutor’s Annual Report 2025 – “Resilient Justice, In Every Step” (hosted by the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court): The Prosecutor presented the Office’s 2025 Annual Report, highlighting progress in investigations, new arrest warrants, strengthened cooperation with States, and enhanced strategies for tracking fugitives. The report and the discussions also addressed ongoing challenges, from cyber threats and non-cooperation to sanctions against ICC personnel, and explored ways to bolster institutional resilience and public confidence in the Court’s work.
• Victim-centred justice begins with us: A dialogue led by survivors (co-hosted by Belgium, Finland, France, the United Kingdom, the European Union, the Coalition for the International Criminal Court (CICC), the International Federation for Human Rights (FIDH), REDRESS and Synergy for Justice): Survivors from Armenia, Kenya, Libya, Mali, Palestine, Ukraine, and Venezuela shared their lived experiences and practical recommendations for improving ICC engagement with affected communities. One of the speakers, Elisabeth Evidah, a survivor of conflict related sexual violence from Kenya, urged the ICC to create a Survivor and Victims Advisory Panel, stressing that, “If you don’t listen, you can’t help.” Her call served as a reminder that meaningful justice begins with listening to those who have lived through harm. The dialogue underscored the importance of survivor leadership in shaping justice processes and called on States Parties to ensure the ICC remains inclusive, effective, and genuinely centred on those most impacted by Rome Statute crimes.
• Cooperation to achieve justice for victims: The ICC in Libya (co-hosted by the European Centre for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR), the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ), Lawyers for Justice in Libya (LFJL), Libya Crimes Watch (LCW) and Refugees in Libya): The session examined ongoing accountability efforts in Libya, where impunity remains widespread despite ICC mandates. Discussions highlighted the obstacles to cooperation between national and international institutions and emphasised the need to amplify victims’ voices and improve protection measures for those documenting crimes.
• Global justice starts at home? National efforts and the future of International Criminal Law (hosted by Poland): This event explored how domestic justice systems can strengthen the Rome Statute framework by implementing international criminal law at the national level. Participants reflected on lessons from states that have successfully prosecuted international crimes domestically, underlining that national ownership and political will are essential to sustaining global accountability efforts.
• Accountability for Syria: Leveraging the International System to Seize Justice Opportunities (co-hosted by Human Rights Watch (HRW), ECCHR, the Ta’afi Initiative, the Syrian Center for Media and Freedom of Expression (SCM), and the International Center for Transitional Justice (ICTJ)): This event examined how international and hybrid mechanisms, such as universal jurisdiction trials, can advance justice for Syrian victims. The conversation also underscored the role of survivor-led documentation and diaspora advocacy in preserving evidence and maintaining global attention on ongoing atrocities.
• The evolving role of NGOs in international courts and tribunals: Limits and opportunities (hosted by OSINT for Ukraine: This session reflected on how NGOs contribute to investigations, evidence analysis, and advocacy in international justice processes. 
• Arresting suspects of international crimes – States Parties’ legal obligations to cooperate and civil society contributions (co-hosted by Belgium, Chile, Finland, France, Germany, Senegal, South Africa, Vanuatu, Amnesty International, the Coalition for the ICC (CICC), Human Rights First, HRW, the International Bar Association (IBA), FIDH, Legal Action Worldwide (LAW), and REDRESS): This multi-stakeholder dialogue examined the legal obligations of States Parties to arrest and surrender ICC suspects, alongside the operational and political barriers that hinder enforcement. A representative of the Office of the Prosecutor (OTP) highlighted the need for stronger collaboration, noting, “With the data we have we can do a lot but not everything. We need cooperation from CSOs and the States. CSOs most of the time have the most localised understanding of the areas, often areas outside the control of the state.” The exchange underscored that successful arrests depend on both State action and the expertise of local civil-society partners.

Across these sessions, the Nuhanovic Foundation reiterated its commitment to supporting survivors of international crimes with a jurisdictional link to the Netherlands, ensuring that justice remains accessible, survivor-led, and anchored in the principles of accountability. We look forward to continuing working alongside survivors and our partners to strengthen the Rome Statute system, champion survivors’ rights, and advance international justice.